A recent study indicates that people diagnosed with diabetes spend an average of $16,752 per year on medical costs. About half of that (57%) is related to treatment, including the cost of diabetes medication.
Insulin therapy is a common treatment for people diabetes, but insulin prices have skyrocketed in the last several years from $100 to $200 per month to $400 to $500 per month. Families of juveniles with diabetes with no insurance or a high deductible must pay those costs entirely out of pocket.
Other costs include:
• Test strips can cost a dollar per strip, sometimes more (testing 8 or more times a day is common)
• Glucose monitors and insulin pumps can add hundreds or thousands of dollar
• The emergency device used in cases of extremely low blood, Glucagon has gone up 544% since 1998, now $257.60 per vial.
Any amount helps us make a difference for those with juvenile diabetes. Whether it's $5, $500 or more, every dollar is greatly appreciated!
We are always in need of items for our Silent Auction, Live Auction, Raffles & Prizes. We receive our best response from items such as tickets (Packers, Brewers, Vikings, Twins, etc), packages and experiences.
People often ask us "will this be a good item to help raise money for the kids?" Our answer is usually "if you would get into a bidding war over it, it's perfect!"
All items are welcome! Please describe the item(s) you will be donating. Be sure to include their estimated value so we can price them appropriately!
Please take or ship your items to:
Rod's Ride On Powersports
Attention: Thunder Ride
4140 Mormon Coulee Court
La Crosse, WI 54601
